"There are among us those that would criticize our Confederate ancestors. Would you allow a stranger to come into your house and criticize your little ones? I say it's not whether we should be ashamed of our fathers and mothers of the Old Confederacy. I say it's a question of whether they should be ashamed of us."
"Hopefully I can finish my degree before I get done playing and work with my foundation."
Source: Getting to know WR Calvin Johnson. Detroit Lions Interview, www.detroitlions.com. May 28, 2012.
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Calvin Johnson
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Calvin Johnson is a former NFL wide receiver known for his exceptional performance and resilience, earning him the nickname 'Megatron'.
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